15 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Afghanistan
Last updated on Aug 16, 2023
Summary: The quality of medical care in Afghanistan is generally lower than in the United States. Emergency services are limited and often unreliable, with long wait times for ambulances. To call for an ambulance, one must contact the local police or fire department.
How are healthcare services Afghanistan?
When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Afghanistan, they replied:
"Healthcare services in Afghanistan are provided by both public and private providers. The public healthcare system is largely funded by the government and is free for Afghan citizens. However, the quality of public healthcare is generally poor due to a lack of resources and infrastructure. Foreign residents do not have access to the public healthcare system, but there are some private healthcare providers that offer services to expats. Expats in Afghanistan typically use private healthcare providers, as the public system is not available to them," said an expat in Afghanistan.
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